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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1922
Page
4
W H Barry Sr of Washtenaw county writes to The Tribune asking if there are ministers of the gospel in the county. He notes only one minister visited their farm in four months and suggests ministers call on local residents who need services.
In Washtenaw County Probate Court at Ann Arbor on July 6 1922 Judge Emory E Leland presiding Mary Schill executrix petitions to admit the last will of Rose Weller to probate and appoint executor and appraisers hearing set for August 3 at 10 in the forenoon at the Probate Office copy published in the Saline Observer for three consecutive weeks Dorcas C Donegan registrar true copy Emory E Leland judge of probate.
In the case Herman Guenther v Florence Guenther the court orders the defendant to enter appearance within three months or face judgment. Publication of this notice to begin in The Saline Observer within two weeks. Lee N Brown attorney for plaintiff, Ypsilanti Michigan. Ju 20 Aug 31.
In Washtenaw County Circuit Court a Chancery setting conducted in Ann Arbor on the 17th day. Plaintiff Matta M. Lee sues Benjamin Lee with defense to be entered within three weeks after publication. George W. Sample and George Pray appear as county officials and Lee N Brown represents the plaintiff.
In Ann Arbor on June 29 1922 Judge Emory E. Leland of Probate orders Oscar J. McBride administrator to petition mortgage of Vadah L Shaw Coleman estate. Hearing set July 27 at 10 am in the probate office with publication required for three weeks in Saline Observer. Dorcas C. Donegan, Register.
Lewis H. Haile of J Hale & Sons warns farmers in Tonia county not to thresh wheat and rye too early due to high moisture. He says threshing now would cut values by 8 to 10 cents and risk wheat dropping below a dollar, harming next year’s acreage and risking a world famine if supplies run tight. He urges restraint to preserve bushels for future consumption.
A gay young Lansing man led a group of school marms on a trip to Grand Ledge. He sped a boat along the main street, police pursued, a village squire punished him with a cane, and the crowd paid court costs to resume the journey amid humorous misadventures.
Applications are rising for pheasant eggs sent in lots of fifteen to interested rearers. Eggs are free and distributed by the Department of Conservation in Lansing. The aim is to boost game bird numbers and pave the way for an open season on pheasants under future rules.
At the Wayne County Board of Supervisors meeting the proposal to establish a new state drainage department was passed without dissent. Opponents accuse political pushers of chasing state jobs to raise payroll costs and burden taxpayers.
Chevrolet urges buyers to compare its cars with rivals highlighting value and features. The campaign stresses differences in performance, styling, and price to influence shopper decisions.
Commissioner Haynes argues prohibition enforcement funds itself and more, with six month penalties totaling over 10 million dollars. He highlights two groups of violators, brewers and distillers, each contributing over 1 million, plus another near 500 thousand in fines and penalties. He notes that seized property and larger assessments are not included, while officials estimate about 20 million dollars due in contested cases.
Advertising notice stating that all material intended to benefit personal or business interests will be published at regular advertising rates. It names the American Press Association as the advertising representative.
The proposal before Congress to stamp a federal identifier on automobiles is accused of being a hidden auto tax. The piece argues stamping numbers on engines would not deter theft, likening it to branding cattle and noting criminals ignore federal laws. It states the bill would merely gouge auto owners.
The Wayne News notes President Harding considers an eight hour work order across all departments, potentially laying off about ten thousand federal workers and saving around 25 million dollars yearly. Critics argue government waste, while Michigan Reformatory announces a new power house costing 65 thousand dollars to be built, prompting calls for serious accounting of taxpayer funds.
A brief note discusses buying a Ford and spending the difference, highlighting a potential savings angle. The item mentions the notion of leveraging the price gap to gain value in a purchase.
The Michigan Bulletin argues for compulsory publicizing of school board township board and common council proceedings. Publishing in a local newspaper would keep taxpayers informed of their representatives actions and impose little cost compared to the public good.
Oakland county representative A. B. Glaspie announced candidacy for the state senator seat in the Washtenaw Oakland district. He notes past two terms by Washtenawulers and previous Washtenaw leaders, his Lansing tenure, and his varied career, including publishing, real estate, postmaster duties, and a Spanish-American War service. He cites time and money constraints for not seeking Congress.
The Forest Service urges farmers to separate woodland and pasture areas as joint care harms young trees. Properly managed home forests support timber for farm needs including buildings fences and fuel.
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